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Kaduna Govt visits families of slain Students, insists on Non-Negotiation
The Kaduna State government has sent a delegation to sympathise with the families of the three students of Greenfield University who were killed by bandits two days after their abduction. The delegation led by the Kaduna Commissioner of Education, Shehu Mohammed, visited the families of the students in Jaji, Barnawa, and Sabon Tasha areas in Igabi and Chikun Local Government Areas. The Commissioner while consoling the parents of the deceased students over the unfortunate incident,…
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”Culture and especially religion have played major roles in chronically repressing Nigerians sexually”- actor Uti Nwachukwu
Media Personality, Uti Nwachukwu, is of the opinion that culture and religion have played a major role in repressing Nigerians sexually. In a Twitter thread he shared, Uti blamed the seeming dangerous obsession of sexuality in Nigeria to the repressive culture and religious actions practised by Nigerians. In his words; ”Culture & especially religion have played major roles in chronically repressing Nigerians sexually. That’s why the country seems to be dangerously obsessed with sexuality!You condemn…
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Benue University Students abducted on Campus
Gunmen have abducted some students of the Federal University of Agriculture in Makurdi (FUAM) in Benue State. This was confirmed in a statement by the school authorities, noting that an unspecified number of students were taken away at gunpoint on Sunday night. The Director of Information, Protocol and Public Relations Unit (IPPR), Mrs Rosemary Waku, made the disclosure on Monday. “An unconfirmed number of students of FUAM were abducted at gunpoint by unknown persons from…
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Expose 400 BDC Operators funding Boko Haram, Ndume tells FG
Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged the Federal Government to expose the sponsors of terrorism in the country. Ndume in an interview in Abuja on Sunday, called for the revelation of the identities of all the over 400 Bureau De Change operators recently arrested for allegedly funding the activities of Boko Haram insurgency in the country. The Senator called for an open trial of all the suspects, adding that Nigerians deserve…
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DSS didn’t inform NASS of Pantami’s extremist views During Ministerial screening –Rep
A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi, has denied that the Department of State Services informed the National Assembly on the past extremist views of the embattled Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, during his ministerial screening in 2019. Gagdi, a member of the House representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau State, on Monday while featuring on TVC breakfast show, ‘Your View’, stated that he was amongst those…
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Shearer, Henry become first Inductees of the Premier League hall of fame
Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry have become the first players to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is the highest individual honour awarded to players by the League and celebrates the talent and achievements of standout professionals who have featured in the division since its creation in 1992. To be eligible, players must have been retired as of August 1, 2020. Former Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United striker…
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I have been rejecting ministerial appointments since 2007 – Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has revealed that since her last ministerial appointment in 2007 she has been turning down offers to be a minister. Ezekwesili in a tweet she shared on Twitter disclosed that she will never forget the hardship her previous service cost she and her family. She said this wondering why people find it fascinating to chair a public office. The former Vice-President, World Bank Africa Division tweeted, “I keep asking…
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“My marriage has been through hell but we have both decided not to give up” – Charly Boy
Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has shared some insights about marriage using his marriage as an illustration.Charlie boy in a post he shared on social media stated that even his 40-something-year-old marriage has been through a lot but he and his wife agreed to never give up on each other. “marriage is management “and not everyone will get married, he saidSharing a photo he took with his wife Lady D, he wrote: “Some…
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There is a promise of God for Nigeria – Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday said “there is a promise of God” for Nigeria and that the country will become “an oasis of peace, security and prosperity such as has never been seen before on this continent and beyond.” The vice president said this while speaking at the 108th annual convention of the Nigerian Baptist Convention in Ogun State. He noted that “today the clouds are overcast, the promise seems impossible, as it was…
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My Kids understand my Nude Pictures – Toyin Lawani
Popular celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani has addressed the issue of how her kids handle seeing her nude pictures. The fashion designer and CEO of Tiannah’s Place Empire went on her Instagram Live to tell everyone that her kids understand that she is an artist and that all her pictures are just for the sake of art and nothing more. Describing them as artistic children, the fashion and beauty entrepreneur revealed that her son once corrected…
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2023 presidency: I have no ambition, don’t believe in prophecies – Orji Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Kalu, has said that he has no ambition to become Nigeria’s President but will not hesitate to accept if given. According to him, he is capable mentally and otherwise to lead the country. The former Abia Governor spoke during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, adding that he does not believe that prophecies will take him to Aso Rock waving aside prophecies from some clergymen that he…
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“Inability to put youths on career paths has turned them into rebels” – Dogara
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has lamented that the inability to put youths on career paths has turned them into rebels instead of dutiful labourers. Speaking at the 10th convocation of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo state on Saturday April 24, Dogara decried the inequality and unfairness in appointment and distribution of public utilities which according to him, creates perception of marginalization, especially among youths. Dogara said; “Inequality and unfairness in appointment…
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